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Campus & Community

A Home-Grown Path for Future Physicists

Thursday, August 18, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

Many Syracuse-area youth dream of one day following in the footsteps of their Syracuse University athletic heroes like Carmelo Anthony, Donovan McNabb and ’Cuse women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack. Ruell Branch grew up with a different source of inspiration. During…

Campus & Community

Refreshing Our Academic Strategic Plan

Thursday, August 18, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we look forward to the energy that comes with students returning to campus soon, I would like to recognize the important work so many individuals have accomplished this summer. I also want to give…

Campus & Community

Purposeful Persistence, Perseverance and Integrity: A 20-Year Journey Toward a Degree

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By Hope Alvarez

Victoria Baratta ’21 gripped the edge of the podium. While the applause dwindled down, a smile peeked out of Baratta as she adjusted the microphone. Rays of sunlight spilled into Hendricks Chapel, casting a glow onto the crowd as they…

Campus & Community

Space Hacks, Thrifting, Upcycling: Room Décor Inspo From Professional Designers (With Podcast)

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By Jen Plummer

Some may look at an empty residence hall room and see a humdrum space in which they will sleep and store their belongings and nothing more. Others may visualize an empty room as a blank canvas, just waiting for a…

STEM

SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Introduces President Biden L’68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing

Friday, August 12, 2022, By John Boccacino

The White House’s famous Rose Garden turned Orange on Tuesday afternoon as Josh Aviv ’15, G’17, the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, introduced President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 before a packed crowd outside the White House. Aviv, who launched…

Campus & Community

Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader

Friday, August 12, 2022, By John Boccacino

How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…

Veterans

WWII Veteran, Syracuse Alumnus Laid to Rest in Arlington National Cemetery 77 Years Later

Wednesday, August 10, 2022, By Austin Philleo

More than 77 years after his death, a Syracuse University alumnus was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. First Lt. Myles Esmay ’40 fought bravely for the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While…

Campus & Community

Maxwell Faculty Expert on Autonomous Systems Policy Presents at White House Summit on Advanced Air Mobility

Tuesday, August 9, 2022, By Diane Stirling

Jamie Winders, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was among the presenters offering perspectives on advanced air mobility technologies at a White House summit in Washington, D.C., last week. Winders, associate…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Alumni Bring Tony Winning Creative Team to Syracuse Stage

Thursday, August 4, 2022, By Joanna Penalva

Producers Ben Holtzman ’13 (he/him), Sammy Lopez ’13 (he/him), Fiona Howe Rudin (she/her) and Syracuse Stage announce that tickets are now on sale for the world premiere musical “How to Dance in Ohio.” With rehearsals scheduled to begin in Syracuse…

Campus & Community

New Falk Advisory Board Member Jody Levison-Johnson Honors Vow to ‘Change the System’

Thursday, August 4, 2022, By Matt Michael

When Jody Levison-Johnson was in high school, she had a close friend who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One night when he was off his medication and behaving erratically, “John” was arrested by police. He was placed in the county…